Missouri vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$343

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	New York
Total Fees	$350	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$105 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$74
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: New York

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NLC Compact

Missouri is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Missouri

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs Missouri ($350)

Faster Processing

New York 4-8 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $60

vs New York ($74)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri RN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York RN requirements →

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